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Seth Kia

Human Resource Superintendent
Lihir,New Ireland Province

Summary

A senior HR Professional with 13 years of work practise in Human Resources, with 3 years in Public Services and 10 years in the Private Sector (Mining Industry).

Have a total of 9 years experience in Leadership role within HR. I' am honest and straight forwarding in dealing with in the team and provide constant feedback and challenge the thinking process.

Value honesty and trust above all common dinominator in building a positive relationship within teams.

Believe and invest time in coaching & mentoring as a powerful tool for knowledge transfer and up-skilling. Every person has the potential to achieve greatness, just need the right push to excel.

Overview

9
9
Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Superintendent HR Operations

Newcrest Mining Limited, Lihir
Lihir, New Ireland Province
07.2020 - Current

Superintendent – HR Systems & Admin

Newcrest Mining Limited, Lihir
Lihir, New Ireland Province
06.2018 - 06.2020

Reporting directly to the HR Manager, this is key leadership role that managers all the HR Services Delivery and the Systems Landscape across HR to support the Key People Strategy for Lihir.

Key accountabilities.

  • People Management, coaching and Mentoring of subordinates.
  • Support HR Manager in the Planning, Development and executiion of Annual HR Objective.
  • Manage all HR systems Landscape to effectively support the Business to achieve its key people development objective.
  • Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives across all areas of HR
  • Remuneration and Benefits & Administration.
  • Ensure HR Governance & Compliances in all HR Operations.
  • Manage HR Services Delivery Framework.
  • Manage HR Reporting & Analytics.

Senior HR Advisor

Newcrest Mining Limited, Lihir
Lihir, New Ireland Province
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Provided resolution to complex and confidential issues by [Action].
  • Improved team morale by resolving [Type] inquiries on new hire initiatives and employee workforce matters.
  • Educated management on successful policy implementation and enforcement actions to prevent employee legal entanglements.
  • Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
  • Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
  • Worked as effective team member while contributing to local and regional HR projects.
  • Coordinated activities of human resources team, distributing resources and personnel effectively across organization to meet HR needs.
  • Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.

Coordinator – HR Services

Newcrest Mining Limited, Lihir
Lihir, New Ireland Province
08.2012 - 01.2017

This position reports directly to the Superintendent HR Operations and had six (6) positions reporting to it. A key role in the HR Leadership Team Supporting almost 2,300 employees through the following Key Areas.

  • Effectively manage team’s performance to optimize output to achieve Business Objectives.
  • Building a strong working relationship with Corporate Counterparts in Head Office Melbourne to resolve issues though weekly collaborative meetings & briefs.
  • Constant Liaison/dialogue with Client Department’s to resolve people issues and Organizational Development needs.
  • Provide sound advice to line Managers on People issues and Organizational Development needs.
  • Ensure monthly HR reports to the Executive Committee in corporate are provided on time. This reports provide the Executive Committee an overview of the HR Status on a monthly basis.
  • Having a strong understanding of the employment Act and other legislation that regulates employment in PNG and able to provide sound advise to the Business on employee relations matters.
  • Continuous improvement of HR Systems and process.
  • Management of HRIS (Employee Master & Organizational data) using SAP.
  • Employee contract Administration & Management
  • Employee REM & Benefits Administration

Officer HR Services

Newcrest Mining Limited, Lihir
Lihir, New Ireland Province
11.2010 - 08.2012

Reporting to the Coordinator HR Administration, I was responsible for the following Key HR Services supporting a workforce of approximately 2,300 employees.

  • HRIS Master Data Administration & Management
  • Employee REM & Benefits Administration
  • Employment Contract Management – National Employees
  • HR Reporting
  • Workers Compensation
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service

Organization Development Officer

Department Of Justice & Attorney General
Port Moresby, National Capital District
10.2008 - 11.2010
  • Ensure that the Department’s Staff Ceiling are within the approved budget ceiling
  • Maintain the Organizational Data for the Department, by ensuring the Department’s Approved manning Budget is loaded correctly into system with correct cost Centers and budget Status.
  • Providing Monthly HR Manning Reports to the Executive Management Team and line Managers.
  • Liaise with the respective Line Managers and the Executive Management Team to carry out Manning Audit

HR Graduate Trainee

Department Of Justice & Attorney General
Port Moresby, NCD
08.2007 - 09.2008
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Successfully Completed Graduating Trainee programe
  • Saved $[amount] by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Industrial And Organizational Psychology

University of Papua New Guinea
Waigaini Campus
03.2000 - 12.2005

Skills

Business operations understanding

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Accomplishments

  • I was one of the key HR Team Members who worked with the NESS (Newcrest Enterprise System Solution) Project team to implement SAP successfully on Lihir Island.
  • Worked on a major restructure proposal of the Department of Justice & Attorney General which was approved on 26/11/08 by the Department of Personnel Management.
  • Lead a Recruitment Campaign for the Department of Justice & Attorney Geneal and filled 355 roles within 3 months in 2010.

Software

SAP

Alesco

MS Office

Certification

Certificate in Coaching for high Performance

Interests

Software Application Development

Timeline

Certificate of Completion - Conflict of Interest

02-2021

Superintendent HR Operations

Newcrest Mining Limited, Lihir
07.2020 - Current

Data-driven Decision Making

09-2018

Superintendent – HR Systems & Admin

Newcrest Mining Limited, Lihir
06.2018 - 06.2020

Senior HR Advisor

Newcrest Mining Limited, Lihir
01.2017 - 12.2017

Certificate in Coaching for high Performance

09-2013

Coordinator – HR Services

Newcrest Mining Limited, Lihir
08.2012 - 01.2017

SAP Training

01-2012

Certificate of Attendance – Senior First Aid Training

02-2011

Ellipse Fundamental

01-2011

Officer HR Services

Newcrest Mining Limited, Lihir
11.2010 - 08.2012

Advance Certificate in the Laws of HRM Practices in PNG

07-2010

Organization Development Officer

Department Of Justice & Attorney General
10.2008 - 11.2010

Advance Certificate in ALESCO e807

11-2007

Advance Certificate in Excel

11-2007

HR Graduate Trainee

Department Of Justice & Attorney General
08.2007 - 09.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Industrial And Organizational Psychology

University of Papua New Guinea
03.2000 - 12.2005
Seth KiaHuman Resource Superintendent